Neil Hunter (center) with Gary May (left)
Neil Hunter (center) with Gary May (left)

College of Biological Sciences Students, Faculty Honored with Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

When it comes to undergraduate research excellence, UC Davis students are primed for the rigor and discipline necessary to succeed in the STEM world. But science doesn’t occur in a vacuum. Behind each undergraduate success is a mentor, a guiding hand in the classroom or lab.

This year, members of the College of Biological Sciences received three special recognitions: the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research and two Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Research. Earlier this month, the recipients gathered with UC Davis Chancellor Gary May to receive their awards.

“These award winners represent the best in UC Davis,” said Chancellor Gary S. May. “They not only excel in their fields of research, but their scholarship and mentorship are changing lives and helping create a better tomorrow for all.”

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